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Private Albert John Ovenden
Life dates
29 Dec 1913 - 20 Jun 2003
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Biography
Albert and Alfred were brothers.
Albert Ovenden ;Â "Don Symonds came to see me and asked me to join him and he explained as much as he knew or could. He told me it was secret and I was to tell no one. At the time I lived at Sankey Farm, I was looker foreman for Mr Hobbs. My brother Alfred was also recruited by Don Symonds, but we kept it quiet, not even my sister knew until you made the enquiry." [November 1994].
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dymchurch Patrol | Patrol member | 22 Oct 1941 | 21 Jan 1944 |
National ID
DJOA 37/1
Occupation
Shepherd
Address
(1939) Sankey Farm Cottage, Shear Way, Burmarsh, Romney Marsh, Kent. Later North Fording Farm, Chittendens Lane, St Mary in the Marsh, Romney Marsh, Kent
Other information
Left Auxiliary Units when the Patrol was disbanded January 1944.
References
TNA ref WO199/3390 & 1
1939 Register